Brief Hong Kong digicam report

Just returned from a very nice long weekend in Hong
Kong. Thought I'd post a quick note on what's available digicam
wise over there and what the pricing is.

So far no new cameras other than the Fuji-MX2700
(HK$ 5500 / US$ 710). Every shop I went into took a great interest
in my Pro70 (slung overmy shoulder), they hadn't seen it yet (it
IS available now in Singapore at around S$ 1800 / US$ 1030.

Brief price comparisons (HK$ prices converted to
US$):

Fuji-MX2700: US$ 710

Minolta Dimage EX-1500: US$ 710

Basically I was pretty un-impressed by the range
of digicams over there (although prices are pretty good), there
is more choice in Singapore. Don't forget, if you ARE buying from
Hong Kong or Singapore NEVER accept the first price. Most places
don't display a price and when you ask the price it'll be based
on how you "look".. Always haggle the price down.

I also took an interest in the new Nokia 8810
GSM handphone at US$ 515 and the new Nokia 9110
communicator at US$ 968. (Heavily haggled prices).. However I
noted that Nokia have just launched the new 7110
so I'll hang on for that (my 6110 serves a purpose still).